Seasonal Grazing End Date Announced At Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve

The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority confirms that the seasonal grazing program inside the reserve will end on Saturday, , as previously announced on . Any grazing after this date will be treated as a clear breach of the applicable regulations and rules.

The authority requires all registered seasonal grazing beneficiaries to remove livestock from the approved grazing zones no later than the stated deadline. Beneficiaries may also leave earlier, but they must follow all official procedures so that the exit remains organised and compliant with environmental instructions.

The authority explains that leaving the seasonal grazing area, whether before or at the end of the period, is only allowed with a pre-approved crossing permit. Departing without this permit is considered a violation and will be handled according to the governing bylaws and enforcement measures.

During the exit phase, beneficiaries must use the specified crossing routes outside the reserve. The authority notes that these routes regulate livestock movement, reduce uncontrolled access, and support user safety. They also protect sensitive ecological zones that are important for rangeland recovery and long-term habitat stability.

To support compliance, the authority states that crossing permit requests are submitted through its official website. A dedicated call centre on 920022077 answers questions about the exit mechanism, permit status, and instructions for users, helping beneficiaries complete requirements within the approved time frame.

The authority highlights that beneficiaries are responsible for keeping grazing locations clean and removing any waste before leaving. This approach reflects environmental awareness, respects shared natural resources, and supports national efforts to maintain the sustainability of natural rangelands within the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve.

The authority urges beneficiaries to follow traffic safety guidelines when moving livestock outside the reserve’s borders. Livestock must remain at least 200 metres from paved and main roads, which reduces collision risks, protects public safety, and limits traffic disruptions on main transport routes near the reserve.

Field protection and monitoring teams will keep working after the program ends to check compliance. These teams are tasked with spotting any continued grazing, reporting violations, and applying the relevant penalties so that regulations remain effective and rangeland protection measures do not weaken over time.

The authority notes that cooperative behaviour from beneficiaries and nearby communities has supported the program’s goals. This partnership helps preserve natural resources, backs environmental sustainability targets within the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 framework, and reinforces the role of the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve in protecting local ecosystems.

With inputs from SPA